The Berne Union High School marching band will be receiving new uniforms next year. The new uniform design, right, will replace the current design which has been in use since the 1960s.

Written by

Michelle George
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

Although the music and members of Berne Union's marching band have changed during the past six decades, one thing always has remained the same - the uniforms.

From the signature white stripe down the leg of the pants to the military-style jacket modeled after the Ohio State Marching Band, the band's traditional uniforms have been a source of pride for years - which is why a recent decision to modernize them has been bittersweet for some.

"There have been mixed reviews (from former band members) because the uniform is so long-standing and is modeled after OSU," said Erin Ramsey, Berne Union ...